# Virus Killer vs Dr. Kodama

The clearest difference is rating: Dr. Kodama at 5.0 against Virus Killer's 3.3. Dr. Kodama also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Virus Killer's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Dr. Kodama holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 5 respectively.

Virus Killer ships an update every 6 weeks, Dr. Kodama every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Virus Killer | Dr. Kodama |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virus-killer/id623257684/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dr-kodama/id1060934796/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 13 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [毅 郑](https://appshunter.io/developer/514946161) | [Kyle Murphy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1025357486) |

## What reviewers say

### Virus Killer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virus-killer/id623257684)

A puzzle game where players strategically drop colored capsules to eliminate viruses. Match four or more of the same color to clear them from the board and complete levels. Avoid filling the bottle to prevent a game over.

**Highlights:** Falling capsule manipulation, Color-matching mechanics, Virus elimination objectives, Level-based progression, Adjustable difficulty levels, Multiple game speed options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dr. Kodama

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dr-kodama/id1060934796)

A fun puzzle game where players connect four dots of the same color to make them disappear. The goal is to remove all the "Kodama" characters to beat each level. Control falling pieces by moving, rotating, and dropping them.

**Highlights:** Connect four same-colored dots, Remove "Kodama" characters, Control falling pieces, Tap to rotate pieces, Swipe up for immediate drop

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Virus Killer free?

Virus Killer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dr. Kodama free?

Dr. Kodama is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Virus Killer or Dr. Kodama?

Dr. Kodama is rated higher. Virus Killer averages 3.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Dr. Kodama averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Virus Killer or Dr. Kodama have ads?

Virus Killer shows ads; Dr. Kodama does not.

### Which is updated more often, Virus Killer or Dr. Kodama?

Virus Killer ships an update every 6 weeks, and Dr. Kodama every 2 months. Most recently, Virus Killer was updated on October 23, 2026 and Dr. Kodama on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*